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WHAT A LOVELY HOME
Part 8

“His king shall be higher than Agag, and his kingdom shall be exalted”
(Numbers 24:7).

The last prophetic description Balaam gives of the people of Israel is about their King and their kingdom, which would be greater than any other king or kingdom.

Our heavenly King is far greater than any earthly king. He is King of the nations to whom one day all kings and all peoples will bow. This King is my King and the King of my family. Yes, He is the . . .

FAR GREATER ONE

Just as the term Pharaoh was used for all the kings of Egypt, so Agag was used for the kings of the Amalekites who were the most powerful of the desert tribes at that time. But the God of the Israelites was, and still is, far greater than any other god.

Even at this current time, the land of Israel, and its people, are surrounded by enemies. These enemies want Israel to be wiped into the sea and forgotten forever. But these enemies do not comprehend the God of Israel. He cannot be trifled with. There may be many calamitous things yet to happen, but Israel’s King will win the day. The God of Israel is the Lord God of hosts, the God of the armies of Heaven (Psalm 59:5).

He is the great God, the ruler of the universe. His ways are higher than our ways. His thoughts are higher than our thoughts. And yet so often we bring God down to the level of our puny thinking. We run to the counsel of the world before we seek His infinite counsel. We live in doubt and fear rather than acknowledge His ultimate sovereignty and Lordship. We pattern ourselves according to the fashion of this world rather than lining ourselves up with God’s Ways.

Who is our God? He is greater than Agag. His kingdom is an everlasting kingdom that will not pass away. It shall never be destroyed, and all dominions shall serve and obey Him. I think it would be a good idea to remind ourselves of the awesomeness of the God we serve. Lift up your eyes and praise your God as we contemplate together of His greatness.

Our God is Awesome. He is the Almighty. He is the Architect of the universe. He is the Ancient of days. He is the Alpha and Omega. He is the Anointer of our heads.

Our God is Beautiful in majesty. He is our Breath. He is our Buckler. He is our Burden-bearer. He is the Blesser of those who fear Him. He is the Beginning and the end.

Our God is the Creator. He is our Comforter. He is our Counselor. He is our Cup-filler (or perhaps I should say our Bucket-filler). He is our Covenant keeper. He is a God of Compassion and Consolation.

Our God is a Dwelling God and delights to dwell with us. He is our Deliverer. He is our Defender. He is the Delighter of those who seek Him. He is our Defense. He is the Desire of all nations. He is the Disposer of blessings. He is the Dew that refreshes us each morning.

Our God is Emmanuel—God with us. His name is Excellent. He is the Executer of judgment for the oppressed. He is El Shaddai, the God who is Enough. He is the Everlasting Father and the Everlasting King. He is Exalted.

God is the Father of all the families in heaven and earth. He is a Faith-imparter. He is the Fountain of living waters. He is the Forgiver of sins. He is our Feeder. He is our Fortress. He lives Forever and ever. He is Faithful, and He is our Friend.

Our God is Great and greatly to be praised. His name is Great in might. He is Glorious in holiness. He is our Guide even unto death. He is our Glory. He is Goodness, and He is Gracious.

Our God is Holy. He is the Helper of the helpless. He is the Healer of the broken-hearted. He is the Healer of our sicknesses and diseases. He is our Hope. He is our Habitation where we can continually resort. He is the Horn of our salvation. He is our High tower. He is the Hearer and answerer of our prayers. He is the High God. High and lifted up. He is the Holy One of Israel.

Our God is the I AM THAT I AM. He is Infinite. He is our Intercessor. He is Immutable (unchanging).

Our God is Just. He is our Joy. Our God is Jehovah—Jehovah-Rapha, our Healer; Jehovah Jireh, our Provider; Jehovah Nissi, our Banner, Jehovah Ra’ah, our Shepherd; Jehovah Tsidkenu, our Righteousness; Jehovah M’Kaddesh, our Sanctifier; Jehovah Shalom, our Peace; Jehovah Sabaoth, the Lord of Hosts; and Jehovah-Shammah, the Lord who is there. And He is Jealous for our love.

Our God is King of kings. He is King of the nations. He is our Keeper who never slumbers or sleeps.

PRAYER:

“Thank You, Great and Mighty God, that You are the mighty God of the universe. You are the Sovereign Lord. I thank You that my life is safe in Your hands. I can trust You totally. Please save me from making any other person or thing a god in my life. I want You to be God in every part of my life. Amen.”

AFFIRMATION:

“Holy, Holy, Holy! Lord God Almighty!

All Thy works shall praise Thy name,

In earth and sky, and sea:

Holy, Holy, Holy! Merciful and mighty!

God in three persons, Blessed Trinity!

~ Bishop Heber

 

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